Software Engineer Intern (Capital Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
As a Software Engineer Intern (Capital Platform) at TikTok in San Jose, CA, you’ll work on-site during the 2026 summer in a role tied to the company’s content creator and content discovery industry. The position is open to BS/MS candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science or a related technical field. Pay is listed at $45 $60 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or related technical field.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Possessing a strong coding and documentation style.
Nice to have
- Comfort explaining your design decisions clearly in written docs and code comments.
- Strong problem-solving habits, including breaking down algorithmic problems and validating edge cases.
- Experience applying core data structures and algorithms to real projects or coursework.
- Familiarity with how computer architecture concepts can influence performance and reliability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in an on-site environment, including asking clarifying questions early.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1 $2 short examples from coursework or projects where you used data structures/algorithms and wrote clear documentation, and be ready to describe the tradeoffs you made. If you interview, practice walking through your reasoning out loud and writing clean, readable code under time constraints.